Father’s Day celebrations call for cookouts! There’s something special about getting the whole family together outside at the beginning of the summer season, playing games in the yard while keeping a lazy eye on the grill. This recipe sampler includes dad-approved starters, mains, and dessert … Read More

Lake Michigan is a quiet, subtle force in the American landscape. It’s a source for recreation and fishing and food, affecting what we grow, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. On clear days, we stare into the sunset, thinking we can catch … Read More

This is the time of year when menu fatigue sets in — at least in the North, where the snow is still retreating and there is little hope of locally grown vegetables for at least six weeks. Have you thought about expanding your lentil repertoire … Read More

Wind your way through New England and points north in late winter or spring, when subfreezing nights give way to warming days, and you’re liable to see great plumes of steam billowing up from wooden structures tucked in the trees. Slow down — it’s sugaring … Read More

Piecrust has a reputation for being tricky, even for experienced cooks and bakers. The secret to keeping it flaky is keeping the fat in the dough cold and not to overwork it. Using something other than your warm hands to blend the butter with the … Read More

We know it hurts for Minnesota fans, but the Vikings are out. Minneapolis is bracing for this weekend’s onslaught of fans of the Patriots and the Eagles (the team that inflicted the final blow for the Super Bowl host city’s home team). That’s worth at … Read More

In Ayurveda, along with sleep and balanced sexuality, food is one of the three sub-pillars (upastambhas) of health — and the most important. Undigested food becomes toxicity in our body, called ama or aam in Sanskrit. Ama is a causative factor in physical and even … Read More

Break out the latkes: Hanukkah is coming. For most people, said latkes — grayish, greasy potato pancakes slathered with sour cream and applesauce — are beloved just because they are reminders of home and childhood. But what if your latkes didn’t have to be mere … Read More

Does your choice of cheese or beverage dictate your taste in chocolate? Learn More In Bean-to-Bar Chocolate, you'll learn what to look for in a craft chocolate bar and how to successfully pair chocolate with coffee, beer, spirits, cheese, or bread. This comprehensive celebration of … Read More

These applesauce muffins are easy to mix up by hand. You can add a secret healthy ingredient for extra flavor and nutrition: grated carrot. For a simpler muffin, skip the carrots. This recipe involves baking in the oven, so brush up on your safety skills … Read More